We take our snot for granted, but it’s actually a really important substance that keeps our noses (and lungs, and even our digestive system!) working smoothly. This video gives the lowdown on those occasionally green blobs

At the beginning of January, I happened upon a video you may have seen: a young woman doing pushups for 100 days. She starts out “scrawny,” but gets stronger. I wanted to do that. So I did, and you can too.

Ever have a little white lump embedded in your tonsil? A good chunk (sorry) of us probably have one right now, although if it’s very small you may not feel it. These lumps are totally normal, and this video explains exactly what they are.

The plank is a great exercise for your core, but holding it like a statue is only one of many ways to work those muscles. This video shows a plank-based exercise you probably haven’t seen before—and it’s great for your obliques.

With so many options for contraception, choosing the right one can be difficult. Iodine has a new comparison tool that includes survey results to help you figure out when the perks of a method beat the downsides.

If going to the gym is a daily battle, you can make it slightly easier by laying out your gym clothes the night before. Now let’s take this idea and run the extra mile: organize your workout clothes with a hanging closet organizer to help motivate yourself to hit the gym all week long.

For a busy parent, kids can be an obstacle to exercise: how can I distract or babysit them so I can get my workout in? But kids can join in a lot of workouts, too—you just have to pick the right approach for their age and personality.

The first time you use an ab roller is a humbling experience. If you’ve never seen one, it’s a simple wheel with handles that’s probably lying in the corner of your gym or your friend’s basement. You grab the handles, roll it away from your body, and...fall flat on your face.

Creating a healthy habit takes time. You have to know why you want to achieve a certain goal. Then it takes deliberate action each and every day, consistently, to make it stick. Instead of overwhelming yourself with the bigger picture goal, try breaking your habit down into “actions per day.” Here’s how.

Just because your car has three spaces for human beings across the back seat doesn’t mean it can actually fit three properly buckled children. I know I had a moment of panic when I was pregnant with my third, when for a minute it looked like it might not be possible to fit all my kids in my car.

Yoga can be a fun way for kids to get exercise and learn about how their body works, but not every kid is interested in the yoga routines their parents do. Cosmic Kids Yoga is different: little ones follow along with a story on the screen, and the poses and stretches just happen to be part of it.

In gym circles, debates over gear like weightlifting belts, gloves, or shoes can get ugly. Either they’re a crutch or you’re a fool for not wearing them. But like belts, weightlifting shoes can help in some cases, but in others they’re just for show. The key is figuring out your needs, and your goals.

Earlier this month, we saw a bunch of clever new baby-related gadgets make their debut at the Consumer Electronics Show. While some might prove useful—I would have killed for a breast pump like Willow—others are more likely to drain parents’ wallets without providing anything of real value.

If you’ve read our article about eating enough protein and want to get really serious about getting the most out of your exercise program, then you might want to consider how much protein you eat after you exercise to get the most muscle-building benefits.

Cute, squeezeable toys—from Sophie la Girafe to the humble rubber ducky—can fill up with a slimy black mold if moisture gets inside. Fortunately, it’s possible to clean them, and even to prevent the slime from taking hold in the first place.

Some days you love your bathroom scale, other days you want to chuck it in the trash and set it on fire. You may not always agree with the numbers, but if you take emotion out of it, your bathroom scale is trying to tell you something. This chart helps you decipher what.

You’ve probably heard that you should see a doctor if you notice any changes in your breasts, since lumps and other anomalies can be signs of breast cancer. But do you even know what changes you’re looking for? Let these lemons explain.

There’s nothing like an ambitious goal to focus your training, and running a marathon definitely fits the bill. Plenty of mere mortals have completed the 26.2 mile race, but it takes time, planning, and of course an appropriate level of fitness. Here’s how to know if a marathon is a realistic goal for you.